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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.51, 25,682.55 and 7,255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.51, 25,682.55 and 7,255.54 is: 10,888.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.51 : 25,682.55 = 7,255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.51/25,682.55 = 7,255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.51x = 25,682.55 × 7,255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.51x = 186,340,768.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,340,768.83/17,113.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,888.52

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